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Nachrichten.fr · 06/02/2026

France Tightens Rules on Using Mobile Phones While Driving

A quick glance at the smartphone, a read message at a red light, a fast reach to the screen while driving – for many drivers, this temptation has long been part of their daily routine. France is now responding much more stringently. In several départements, traffic offenders now face consequences that go far beyond the well-known fines: Those caught holding a mobile phone behind the wheel risk an immediate suspension…

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